Obituaries

Evelyn J. Kolbach

Evelyn Kolbach of Port Washington passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Harbor Club where she had been a resident.  Evelyn was born in Newburg, on August 10, 1935, daughter of Martin and Eva Hentges Fechter.  On May 25, 1957 she married George Kolbach at St. Augustine Church in Newburg.  Evelyn worked as a waitress for Smith Bros. Fish Shanty Restaurant for 21 years, until her health made her unable to continue in 1999.  She was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church.  Mrs. Kolbach enjoyed bowling, traveling and spending time with her grandson.  She is survived by her children Mark (Cynthia) Kolbach of Port Washington and Lisa (Christopher) Cree of Savannah, GA.  She is further survived by her grandson Michael Kolbach of Port Washington, sisters Suzanna Kloehn of Fl, Josephine Schmitz of Port Washington, Evangeline Bohn and Gloria (John) Hahn both of West Bend, and Anglea Schwinn of  Spencer, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, other relatives and many friends.  She is preceded in death by her husband George, and her brothers Edward, Clarence, Andrew and her sister Renea Fechter.  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 28th at 11 AM at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington with Father Pat Wendt officiating.  A time of gathering will take place on Saturday at the church from 9-11 AM.  In lieu of flowers memorials to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund suggested.  The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family.  Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com